Supermarine Spitfire version 2.3 by AcWai!

**AcWai** · June 18th, 2020, 14:43

I think all the changes are finished now.

VERSION 2.2 JUNE 2020

New features:

reduction of 10% in polygons
new propeller with option to paint it using full disc (prop_us and prop_usf)
new landing gear with shock absorbers and new tail strut
new pilot and uniform
new 2D cockpit with 1600X1200 bmp file
higher resolution VC gauges with 2X in size
new non-working oxygen gauges
new animated VC compass
glass effect (optional topper.bmp)

I am going to test it this weekend to see if there are any more changes needed.

***Rami*** · June 18th, 2020, 19:37

Andrew,

What outstanding work, very nice job!

**AcWai** · June 23rd, 2020, 01:39

A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: VERSION 2.2 JUNE 2020

New features: New propeller with option to paint using full disc. (see prop_us and prop_usf)

New landing gear shock absorbers, wheels, tail strut and wheel.

New pilot and uniform.

New 2D cockpit with 1600 x 1200 bmp file.

Higher resolution VC gauges with 2X in size.

New non-working oxygen gauges.

New animated VC compass.

Glass effect. (optional topper.bmp)

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit AW SPITFIRE VER 2.2.zip
The comments you make there will appear in the posts below.

***Rami*** · June 23rd, 2020, 14:54

Andrew,

Thank you very much for this handiwork, I look forward to flying it as I settle back in from a long journey!

**Captain Kurt** · June 24th, 2020, 06:42

**glh** · June 24th, 2020, 07:03

Very nice. Thank You.

**stuart277** · June 24th, 2020, 13:47

Hi AcWai
Very nice work.

Thanks for this beauty.
Take Care
Stuart

**Browncoat** · June 25th, 2020, 18:32

It is incredible to see how your Spitfire has changed from v1.3. What a treat!

**AcWai** · June 26th, 2020, 04:17

Thanks everyone for your comments!

**Browncoat** · June 27th, 2020, 06:04

AcWai,

Why do the Propeller RPMs drop when the Spitfire is stalled? I thought that Mk 14s had a constant speed prop.

**AcWai** · June 28th, 2020, 13:44

Originally Posted by Browncoat

AcWai,

Why do the Propeller RPMs drop when the Spitfire is stalled? I thought that Mk 14s had a constant speed prop.

Browncoat,

I did not pay attention to stall. Do you know which aircraft has a constant RPM at stall and I will take a look at that airfile.

Andrew

**Browncoat** · June 29th, 2020, 19:23

Originally Posted by AcWai

Browncoat,

I did not pay attention to stall. Do you know which aircraft has a constant RPM at stall and I will take a look at that airfile.

Andrew

Howdy Andrew,

I have seen this on other aircraft too, such as Cryingtoto's Seafire. I dunno if it is an airfile issue or a Windows 10 issue, but it appears that propeller RPMs are tied to airspeed. Below a certain point, the prop RPMs fall off if you are too slow or better yet the RPMs never get to where they should be for max-takeoff power. They also exceed their max limits if you enter a dive. That's not completely uncharacteristic for some aircraft, but odd for late war aircraft with constant speed props.

Attached is a copy of Jay McDaniel's airfile that he built for your V1 P-51. It works well in your v2 P-51, which that doesn't have this odd prop behavior.

I look forward to learning what you find out.

**hairyspin** · July 1st, 2020, 10:58

That's a fine looking model, good work!

**AcWai** · July 3rd, 2020, 06:50

Originally Posted by Browncoat

Howdy Andrew,

I have seen this on other aircraft too, such as Cryingtoto's Seafire. I dunno if it is an airfile issue or a Windows 10 issue, but it appears that propeller RPMs are tied to airspeed. Below a certain point, the prop RPMs fall off if you are too slow or better yet the RPMs never get to where they should be for max-takeoff power. They also exceed their max limits if you enter a dive. That's not completely uncharacteristic for some aircraft, but odd for late war aircraft with constant speed props.

Attached is a copy of Jay McDaniel's airfile that he built for your V1 P-51. It works well in your v2 P-51, which that doesn't have this odd prop behavior.

I look forward to learning what you find out.

I don't know what is the issue here. May be Kurt, Allen or someone can answer your question.

Here is picture of the airplane at stall, the RPM is still 3200.

**Browncoat** · July 3rd, 2020, 14:39

Howdy Andrew,

Are you running Windows 10, and are you running auto mixture?

I checked auto-mixture on, and the issue seems to have resolved it self.

**AcWai** · July 5th, 2020, 12:45

Browncoat,

Yes. I am running in Widows 10 with auto mixture.

I just noticed that the pilot's hand is outside the fuselage. I will upload a new version to correct that. I hoped you guys don't mind downloading it again.

Andrew

***Rami*** · July 14th, 2020, 12:56

Andrew,

Many thanks for this upgraded version, and I did remove the older ones (2.1, 2.2, and a 2012 version) from the library, as requested.

**AcWai** · July 14th, 2020, 13:00

A new entry has been added to Add-Ons Library, category CFS 2 Aircraft - British

Description: VERSION 2.3 JULY 2020

New features: Fixed pilot's hand sticking out of the fuselage.

New pilot with seat belts.
New wing cannons.

DISCLAIMER: Use this program at you own risks, the author is not responsible for any damages done
to your computer.

This is a copyrighted freeware program. FREE DISTRIBUTION ONLY. You may upload or post this unmodified aircraft to any web sites. This program can not be posted where a fee of any kind is required or even nagged for. This includes disk distribution or any other kind of fees. It can not be included in a commercial package.

Have fun!

Andrew

To check it out, rate it or add comments, visit AW SPITFIRE VER 2.3.zip
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